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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,816.74, 481,373.15 and 195,863.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,816.74, 481,373.15 and 195,863.45 is: 270,294.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,816.74 : 481,373.15 = 195,863.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,816.74/481,373.15 = 195,863.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,816.74x = 481,373.15 × 195,863.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,816.74x = 94,283,402,510.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,283,402,510.18/348,816.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270,294.95

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